Neighborhood association meetings

Council of Neighborhood Associations: CONA is conducting its 2014 Goals Retreat from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Gladden Park, 3901 30th St. N, St. Petersburg. The keynote speaker is Mike Dove, director of Neighborhood Services. Breakout sessions will be conducted to discuss vision, issues, and goals. The goals for 2014 will be identified and prioritized. Results will be viewed at conastpete.org. For information, call Lisa Wheeler-Brown at (727) 565-7756 or email [email protected] To RSVP, call Judy Landon at (727) 528-3735 or email [email protected]

Greater Pinellas Point Civic Association: The annual Family BBQ is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Vista Park, 1401 62nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. The association will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and music. The city will conduct a Bike Rodeo that highlights safety and offer free bike helmets to participants. Those wishing to attend are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. For information, call Jodi Davis at (727) 866-2737 or email [email protected]).

Northeast Terraces Neighborhood Association: The next meeting will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 5 at Holy Family Church in Diffley Hall, 200 78th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Agenda includes crime statistics and updates, a guest speaker, treasurer's report and open forum. There will be a door prize and an association T-shirt drawing. For information, call Robin at (727) 204-0415 or email [email protected]

Lealman Community Association will meet at 7 p.m. on May 7 at the VFW Hall, 4145 34th St. N, St. Petersburg. For information, call president Ray Neri at (727)459-0573 or email [email protected]

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